Kooyong has 15 verified spots worth your time for restaurants. Every venue below is a real, operating business with a Google listing — no placeholder names, no made-up addresses.
| Venue | Rating | Reviews | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meat Me Now | 5/5 | 105 | — |
| Gamsa Korean BBQ | 4.9/5 | 136 | — |
| Michelle’s Rolls & Coffee | 4.8/5 | 111 | — |
| **NS CAFE & BAR | Coffee, Brunch & Drinks** | 4.8/5 | 50 |
| Amaru | 4.7/5 | 525 | $$$$ |
| Bellezza Restaurant | 4.7/5 | 400 | $$ |
| Sonny Ray | 4.7/5 | 349 | $$ |
| Napa a local venue Iris | 4.7/5 | 334 | — |
1. Meat Me Now
Address: 8 Luton Lane, Hawthorn
Rating: 5/5 (105 reviews)
Meat Me Now is a verified local spot in Kooyong. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
2. Gamsa Korean BBQ
Address: 625 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
Rating: 4.9/5 (136 reviews)
Gamsa Korean BBQ is a verified local spot in Kooyong. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
3. Michelle’s Rolls & Coffee
Address: 536 Glenferrie Road, Hawthorn
Rating: 4.8/5 (111 reviews)
A local cafe in Kooyong with 111 Google reviews. Rated 4.8/5 by locals.
4. NS CAFE & BAR | Coffee, Brunch & Drinks
Address: Unit 225/25 Milton Parade, Malvern
Rating: 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
NS CAFE & BAR | Coffee, Brunch & Drinks is a verified local spot in Kooyong. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
5. Amaru
Address: 1121 High Street, Armadale
Rating: 4.7/5 (525 reviews)
Price: Fine dining
One of Kooyong’s verified dining spots with 525 Google reviews.
6. Bellezza Restaurant
Address: 1413 Malvern Road, Malvern
Rating: 4.7/5 (400 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
One of Kooyong’s verified dining spots with 400 Google reviews.
7. Sonny Ray
Address: 328 Auburn Road, Hawthorn
Rating: 4.7/5 (349 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Kooyong with 349 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
8. Napa a local venue Iris
Address: 451 Burke Road, Glen Iris
Rating: 4.7/5 (334 reviews)
A local cafe in Kooyong with 334 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
9. The Foodstore Cafe
Address: Unit 1/22 Bills Street, Hawthorn East
Rating: 4.7/5 (333 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Kooyong with 333 Google reviews. Rated 4.7/5 by locals.
10. Cielo Pizza & More
Address: 477 Burke Road, Camberwell
Rating: 4.7/5 (226 reviews)
One of Kooyong’s verified dining spots with 226 Google reviews.
11. The Resistance Burgers, Bar & Cafe
Address: 412 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Rating: 4.6/5 (1,080 reviews)
Price: Affordable
The Resistance Burgers, Bar & Cafe is a verified local spot in Kooyong. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
12. Shanklin Cafe
Address: 500 Tooronga Road, Hawthorn East
Rating: 4.6/5 (962 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
A local cafe in Kooyong with 962 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
13. That Greek Tavern
Address: 1438 Malvern Road, Glen Iris
Rating: 4.6/5 (275 reviews)
Price: Mid-range
That Greek Tavern is a verified local spot in Kooyong. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
14. Saint Helen Cafe
Address: 173 Riversdale Road, Hawthorn
Rating: 4.6/5 (224 reviews)
Price: Affordable
A local cafe in Kooyong with 224 Google reviews. Rated 4.6/5 by locals.
15. a local venue
Address: 976 High St, Armadale
Rating: 4.6/5 (81 reviews)
a local venue is a verified local spot in Kooyong. Check their latest hours and menu before visiting.
About This Guide
Every venue in this guide is a verified, currently operating business sourced from Google Places API. Data last refreshed: 2026-03-31. If a venue has closed or moved, let us know.
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Top Picks in Kooyong
Le Petit Bistro
Le Petit Bistro is Kooyong’s dependable choice for a proper sit-down dinner, especially if you want classic French cooking without heading into the CBD. Expect a warm neighbourhood-bistro mood, European wines, rich sauces, and the kind of menu that suits date nights, family celebrations, and slower midweek meals.
Brothers Keeper Cafe
Brothers Keeper Cafe works well for breakfast, lunch, coffee, and an easy casual meal close to Kooyong station. It has evolved beyond a standard brunch stop, with daytime cafe staples plus Thai dinner service on selected evenings, making it one of the more flexible local options in the suburb.
The Racquet Club at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club
The Racquet Club is the polished dining option inside Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club, best suited to members, guests, functions, and occasion meals. The club describes it as a seasonal restaurant with a strong wine list, terrace setting, and private dining options, giving Kooyong one of its most distinctive restaurant settings: courts, clubhouse atmosphere, and city views in the background. Source: Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club dining.
Hopman Bistro and Winter Garden
Hopman Bistro and the adjoining Winter Garden are the more relaxed dining spaces at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. They are better for casual lunches, post-tennis meals, family catch-ups, and low-pressure dinners than for formal dining, with the advantage of being embedded in one of Melbourne’s historic sporting venues.
Tillys Cafe
Tillys Cafe is a useful local pick when you want something simple, familiar, and close to the Glenferrie Road village strip. It is more cafe than destination restaurant, but that is part of the appeal: Kooyong locals need reliable coffee, breakfast, and lunch spots as much as they need white-tablecloth dining.
Local Tips
Kooyong is compact, so the best way to eat here is to think by occasion rather than by cuisine. For a dressed-up dinner, Le Petit Bistro is the obvious first call; for coffee, brunch, or a quick weekday meal, Brothers Keeper and Tillys are easier fits; for club dining or a meal tied to tennis, the Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club venues are the suburb’s signature experience.
Public transport is unusually useful for such a small dining pocket. Kooyong station and the Glenferrie Road tram put several venues within a short walk, which matters because parking around the station, tennis club, and school traffic periods can get tight.
Book ahead for Le Petit Bistro and any Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club dining tied to events, functions, or weekends. Kooyong does not have the volume of restaurants you find in Hawthorn, Armadale, or Malvern, so the better local tables can fill quickly.
If you want a broader night out, use Kooyong as the quiet starting point. Eat locally, then move along Glenferrie Road or across to Toorak, Armadale, or Hawthorn for bars, dessert, or late coffee.
FAQ
What is the best restaurant in Kooyong for dinner?
Le Petit Bistro is the strongest general dinner recommendation for most visitors because it is a dedicated restaurant with a classic French bistro feel. Brothers Keeper is better when you want something casual, especially if its evening Thai menu suits the group.
Are there good casual restaurants in Kooyong?
Yes, but Kooyong’s casual scene is small and cafe-led. Brothers Keeper Cafe, Tillys Cafe, and Hopman Bistro cover most relaxed meals, from coffee and brunch through to easy lunches and casual dinners.
Is Kooyong good for a special occasion meal?
Yes, particularly if you are booking Le Petit Bistro or dining as a member or guest at Kooyong Lawn Tennis Club. The Racquet Club is especially suited to occasions because of its clubhouse setting, terrace outlook, and more refined dining style.
